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classes on each of the instruments
(listed above), catering for pupils w ho
might be respectively described as
' improvers' and advanced. Of course
'advanced ' pupils in traditional sin ging
and dancing are also cate red for.
SET DANCING
One of the most popular streams in
the Scoil Eigse is the traditional
dancing section which covers the
various regional sets as well as the best
in ceilf (figure) dancing and the steps
of the various traditional solo dances -
hornpipe, reel, jig set dances, etc. At
the dancing sessions, beginners and
experts may participate with equal
enjoyment; in many cases parents,
whose children are taking part in some
of the other sections, join in the
dancing classes for a week of set­
dancing. For many such people the
Scoil Eigse week is the most enjoyable
of the year.
Down through the years si nce the first
Scoi l Eigse in 1973 many of the greatest
of traditional musicians in Ireland have
been involved in the Sco il Eigse in
classes, recita ls, lectures and
workshops. The list is far too long to
quote in fu ll but even over the past
three or four years it would include
such names as: Charl ie Len non, Joe
Burke, Mick O'Brien, John Regan, Mick
O'Connor, Anne & Nicky McAuliffe,
Joe & Siobhan O'Donovan, Seamas
Mac MathCma, Janet Harbison, Paddy
Ryan, Paddy Tunn ey, Josie Sheain Jack,
Tomas 6 Canai nn, Mick Tubridy,
Kath leen Nesbitt, Treasa Ni Mhiollain,
MI. 6 Raghallaigh, P.J. Hern on, Bobby
Gardiner, Martin Hayes, Geraldine
McNulty, Garry Shannon, Brendan
McGlinchey, etc.
The fee for enrolment in the Scoil Eigse
is £40. This covers attendance at all
Scoi l Eigse sessions including the Club
Eigse. Scholarships are awarded to
w inners of 1 st and 2nd places at
Provincial Fleadhanna in the age
groups 12-1 5 and 15-1 8 on the
in struments mentioned above - (fidd le,
2-row-accordion, etc. - in the open
competitions - NOT in th e Slow Air
competitions).
But more than half of the attendance
each year are non-Scholarship pupils of
all ages and from all parts of Ireland
and overseas.
APP LI CATIONS: Application forms,
duly completed, should be returned to
Cu ltu rlann na hEi reann, 32 Belgrave
Square, Monkstown, Co . Dublin, not
later than August 2.
DETAILS:
For further details contact
CCE, Be lgrave Square,
Monkstown,
Co . Dublin.
Phone: 01-280 0295.
Fax: 01-280 3759
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